Master Template
Peptide Profile Template
The single source of truth for the data structure of every peptide in the library. Each entry is built from this template, so fields for mechanisms, research scores, and clinical indications stay consistent and scalable across hundreds of profiles.
42 fields10 field groups
Identity & Naming
How the peptide is identified and referenced across the Manual.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
name | string | Primary display name of the peptide. | |
slug | string | URL-safe identifier; auto-generated from the name if omitted. | |
alt_names | string[] | Alternative, brand, or chemical names. | optional |
abbreviations | string[] | Common short codes (e.g. "GHK"). | optional |
short_description | string | One-line summary shown on cards and previews. | optional |
Classification
Taxonomic placement within the peptide research landscape.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
primary_category | string | Primary research category slug; auto-derived from categories[0] if omitted. | |
categories | string[] | All applicable research-category slugs. | |
molecular_family | string | Molecular family or class (e.g. "Thymosin", "GLP-1 agonist"). | optional |
Molecular Profile & Mechanism
Chemistry and the documented mechanism of action.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
molecular_weight | string | Molecular weight (e.g. "1419.6 g/mol") or "varies". | optional |
developer | string | Originating developer, lab, or company. | optional |
discovery_date | string | Year or decade of discovery (e.g. "1990s", "2018"). | optional |
mechanism | string | Plain-English description of the mechanism of action. | optional |
target_receptors | string[] | Documented target receptors or pathways (e.g. "GLP-1R"). | optional |
Biological Profile
Body systems and researched areas of effect.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
biological_systems | string[] | Body systems the peptide acts on. | optional |
potential_benefits | string[] | Researched potential benefits (educational, not outcomes). | optional |
common_research_areas | string[] | Primary research areas studied. | optional |
primary_research_focus | string | Single label summarizing the main research focus. | optional |
Research Scoring
Transparent 0–100 research-confidence score and per-area profile.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
research_status | enum | Current stage of research. | optional |
research_confidence | enum | Evidence confidence level. | optional |
research_score | number (0–100) | Overall transparent research-confidence score. | optional |
research_profile | { area, score }[] | Per-area research-confidence profile (each 0–100). | optional |
Clinical Indications
Documented clinical indications, approvals, and cautions — descriptive, not prescriptive.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
clinical_indications | { indication, status, evidence }[] | Structured clinical indications with regulatory status and evidence note. | optional |
approved_indications | string[] | Regulator-approved indications, if any. | optional |
off_label_research | string[] | Off-label uses under research. | optional |
contraindications | string[] | Known contraindications and cautions from published research. | optional |
Administration
Researched routes of administration.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
administration_methods | string[] | All researched administration methods (e.g. "Subcutaneous", "Oral", "Topical"). | optional |
injection_routes | string[] | Injectable routes specifically (subset of administration_methods). | optional |
Protocol & Cycling
Research protocol durations, cycling patterns, and maintenance phases discussed in literature.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
typical_duration | string | Typical duration discussed in research (e.g. "8-12 weeks"). | optional |
weekly_frequency | string | How many days per week (e.g. "Daily", "5 days/week", "3x per week"). | optional |
research_dose_range | string | Dose range seen in research studies (educational, not prescriptive). | optional |
cycle_structure | string | Detailed cycle structure (e.g. "8 weeks on, 4 weeks off"). | optional |
off_cycle_period | string | Recommended off-cycle duration (e.g. "4 weeks minimum"). | optional |
maintenance_phase | string | Maintenance dosing approach if applicable (e.g. "Reduced frequency after initial phase"). | optional |
cycling_recommendation | string | General cycling pattern if discussed. | optional |
cycling_rationale | string | Educational context about why cycling is recommended. | optional |
long_term_use_notes | string | Notes about extended or continuous use if applicable. | optional |
Relationships & Knowledge Graph
Links that connect peptides into the broader knowledge graph.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
related_peptides | string[] | Slugs of related peptides. | optional |
related_conditions | string[] | Slugs of related condition pages. | optional |
Editorial & Metadata
Editorial flags and lifecycle metadata.
| Field | Type | Description | Required |
|---|---|---|---|
editors_pick | boolean | Featured as an editor's pick. | optional |
popularity | number (0–100) | Transparent proxy for scientific interest and research activity. | optional |
last_updated | date (ISO) | Date of last editorial review. | optional |
added_date | date (ISO) | Date the peptide was added to the Manual. | optional |
Blank Template Instance
Every new peptide starts from this object — all fields present with their defaults.
{
"name": "",
"slug": "",
"alt_names": [],
"abbreviations": [],
"short_description": "",
"primary_category": "",
"categories": [],
"molecular_family": "",
"molecular_weight": "",
"developer": "",
"discovery_date": "",
"mechanism": "",
"target_receptors": [],
"biological_systems": [],
"potential_benefits": [],
"common_research_areas": [],
"primary_research_focus": "",
"research_status": "Research Ongoing",
"research_confidence": "Limited",
"research_score": 0,
"research_profile": [],
"clinical_indications": [],
"approved_indications": [],
"off_label_research": [],
"contraindications": [],
"administration_methods": [],
"injection_routes": [],
"typical_duration": "",
"weekly_frequency": "",
"research_dose_range": "",
"cycle_structure": "",
"off_cycle_period": "",
"maintenance_phase": "",
"cycling_recommendation": "",
"cycling_rationale": "",
"long_term_use_notes": "",
"related_peptides": [],
"related_conditions": [],
"editors_pick": false,
"popularity": 50,
"last_updated": "2026-06-30",
"added_date": "2026-06-30"
}JSON Schema
Auto-generated schema (excluding platform built-ins like id, created_date) for forms and validation.
{
"type": "object",
"properties": {
"name": {
"description": "Primary display name of the peptide.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"slug": {
"description": "URL-safe identifier; auto-generated from the name if omitted.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"alt_names": {
"description": "Alternative, brand, or chemical names.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"abbreviations": {
"description": "Common short codes (e.g. \"GHK\").",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"short_description": {
"description": "One-line summary shown on cards and previews.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"primary_category": {
"description": "Primary research category slug; auto-derived from categories[0] if omitted.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"categories": {
"description": "All applicable research-category slugs.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"molecular_family": {
"description": "Molecular family or class (e.g. \"Thymosin\", \"GLP-1 agonist\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"molecular_weight": {
"description": "Molecular weight (e.g. \"1419.6 g/mol\") or \"varies\".",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"developer": {
"description": "Originating developer, lab, or company.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"discovery_date": {
"description": "Year or decade of discovery (e.g. \"1990s\", \"2018\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"mechanism": {
"description": "Plain-English description of the mechanism of action.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"target_receptors": {
"description": "Documented target receptors or pathways (e.g. \"GLP-1R\").",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"biological_systems": {
"description": "Body systems the peptide acts on.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"potential_benefits": {
"description": "Researched potential benefits (educational, not outcomes).",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"common_research_areas": {
"description": "Primary research areas studied.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"primary_research_focus": {
"description": "Single label summarizing the main research focus.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"research_status": {
"description": "Current stage of research.",
"default": "Research Ongoing",
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"Approved Medication",
"Clinical Research",
"Early Human Research",
"Animal Studies",
"Preclinical",
"Experimental",
"Research Ongoing"
]
},
"research_confidence": {
"description": "Evidence confidence level.",
"default": "Limited",
"type": "string",
"enum": [
"Extensive",
"Strong",
"Moderate",
"Limited",
"Very Limited"
]
},
"research_score": {
"description": "Overall transparent research-confidence score.",
"default": 0,
"type": "number"
},
"research_profile": {
"description": "Per-area research-confidence profile (each 0–100).",
"default": [],
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"clinical_indications": {
"description": "Structured clinical indications with regulatory status and evidence note.",
"default": [],
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"approved_indications": {
"description": "Regulator-approved indications, if any.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"off_label_research": {
"description": "Off-label uses under research.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"contraindications": {
"description": "Known contraindications and cautions from published research.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"administration_methods": {
"description": "All researched administration methods (e.g. \"Subcutaneous\", \"Oral\", \"Topical\").",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"injection_routes": {
"description": "Injectable routes specifically (subset of administration_methods).",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"typical_duration": {
"description": "Typical duration discussed in research (e.g. \"8-12 weeks\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"weekly_frequency": {
"description": "How many days per week (e.g. \"Daily\", \"5 days/week\", \"3x per week\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"research_dose_range": {
"description": "Dose range seen in research studies (educational, not prescriptive).",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"cycle_structure": {
"description": "Detailed cycle structure (e.g. \"8 weeks on, 4 weeks off\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"off_cycle_period": {
"description": "Recommended off-cycle duration (e.g. \"4 weeks minimum\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"maintenance_phase": {
"description": "Maintenance dosing approach if applicable (e.g. \"Reduced frequency after initial phase\").",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"cycling_recommendation": {
"description": "General cycling pattern if discussed.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"cycling_rationale": {
"description": "Educational context about why cycling is recommended.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"long_term_use_notes": {
"description": "Notes about extended or continuous use if applicable.",
"default": "",
"type": "string"
},
"related_peptides": {
"description": "Slugs of related peptides.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"related_conditions": {
"description": "Slugs of related condition pages.",
"default": [],
"type": "string"
},
"editors_pick": {
"description": "Featured as an editor's pick.",
"default": false,
"type": "boolean"
},
"popularity": {
"description": "Transparent proxy for scientific interest and research activity.",
"default": 50,
"type": "number"
},
"last_updated": {
"description": "Date of last editorial review.",
"default": "2026-06-30",
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
},
"added_date": {
"description": "Date the peptide was added to the Manual.",
"default": "2026-06-30",
"type": "array",
"items": {
"type": "string"
}
}
},
"required": [
"name",
"slug",
"primary_category",
"categories"
]
}How to use it: Add a new peptide by calling makePeptide({ ... }) in peptides.js with overrides for the fields above — every missing field is filled automatically from this template. See the research scoring methodology for how the score fields are computed.